(2008/01) Jan 2008 MTBs
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blessedbaby
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anglesky: Congrats. Baby Vera looks so contented and cute.
Luca: hahahha, you want to learn make up ah? ;-) For me, in order to have beautiful make up, you need to have a beautiful skin first. ;-)
If you have a good base, you need not to have nice make up, just a lip stick will make you look radiant, ;-)
Luca: hahahha, you want to learn make up ah? ;-) For me, in order to have beautiful make up, you need to have a beautiful skin first. ;-)
If you have a good base, you need not to have nice make up, just a lip stick will make you look radiant, ;-)
Kam,
Can ask HL from gynae but I think subject to individual gynae bah. For #1 (same gynae), I had high BP so he auto-gave me HL for 2 full weeks. So I really rest until I delivered and my ML started on delivery date. So this time, I think I will try to ask for HL 2 wks before my EDD. Will try to cite that tummy very big and difficult and tiredness in walking.. I don't want to lugi by taking early ML. Hehehehe
Luca,
For eye and lip makeup removal, I am using Loreal (which is the one that pixie mentioned). It served me well but I am those type who is very into Jap skincare/cosmetics. I will switch to Kose makeup removal which is cheaper and has good reviews in Japan (this one not sold in S'pore. I got it thru my own BP. But been a while since I last organised due pregnancy.)
Can ask HL from gynae but I think subject to individual gynae bah. For #1 (same gynae), I had high BP so he auto-gave me HL for 2 full weeks. So I really rest until I delivered and my ML started on delivery date. So this time, I think I will try to ask for HL 2 wks before my EDD. Will try to cite that tummy very big and difficult and tiredness in walking.. I don't want to lugi by taking early ML. Hehehehe
Luca,
For eye and lip makeup removal, I am using Loreal (which is the one that pixie mentioned). It served me well but I am those type who is very into Jap skincare/cosmetics. I will switch to Kose makeup removal which is cheaper and has good reviews in Japan (this one not sold in S'pore. I got it thru my own BP. But been a while since I last organised due pregnancy.)
krystle,
Ya, you should get HL and rest well then. For me, not possible lah, don't think my gynae will give me. For my #1, I worked till the last day, somemore lunch went out with colleagues to have the delicious Penang buffet, then that night I still cooked dinner leh, think it's fried noodle or something.
Ya, you should get HL and rest well then. For me, not possible lah, don't think my gynae will give me. For my #1, I worked till the last day, somemore lunch went out with colleagues to have the delicious Penang buffet, then that night I still cooked dinner leh, think it's fried noodle or something.
pixie,
exactly, my "torture" in the office..hehe usually i dun say much, but she can keep talking abt her MU. zzzzz
last time when im still "plain jane", she seldom talk to me, but she got mood swing 1 lar, sometimes super friendly, sometimes words can b rather harsh, so really duno when her mood is good. luckily she's not my direct boss who does my appraisal, but her staff always kena scolded by her, not an easy person to work with.
blessedbaby,
you r right! my skin still alrite lar. i can put anything on except lipstick, hehe feel uncomfy leh, and always have to touch up, mafan lar.
krystle,
ic, hw abt other products from Kose, u try b4? heard its good too.
Btw,
anybody has cockroaches in your house? recently i found out my hse has many small ones but it only appears at night, like "ghosts".. duh, so irritating, how to get rid of it?
exactly, my "torture" in the office..hehe usually i dun say much, but she can keep talking abt her MU. zzzzz
last time when im still "plain jane", she seldom talk to me, but she got mood swing 1 lar, sometimes super friendly, sometimes words can b rather harsh, so really duno when her mood is good. luckily she's not my direct boss who does my appraisal, but her staff always kena scolded by her, not an easy person to work with.
blessedbaby,
you r right! my skin still alrite lar. i can put anything on except lipstick, hehe feel uncomfy leh, and always have to touch up, mafan lar.
krystle,
ic, hw abt other products from Kose, u try b4? heard its good too.
Btw,
anybody has cockroaches in your house? recently i found out my hse has many small ones but it only appears at night, like "ghosts".. duh, so irritating, how to get rid of it?
blessedbaby
New Member
Kam: did you try to use QV cream for HaoRe? I find it is very good. You should give it a try.
Kam,
You very "on" to work until the very last day. For me, I don't think I can... And I don't have to have contractions/waterbag burst while in office. Very scary for me. Rather the show begins when I am at home.
Luca,
I would say Kose products are overall not bad. In Japan, those products sold in pharmacy (开架式)under Shiseido, Kose are of good quality. I normally used these products rather than counters ones coz cheaper. Kose masks is also good and very rich with lots of essence. Some are sold in Sasa. Price around S$16 (for pack of 5). For skincare, I recommends Aqualabel (under Shiseido). Reasonable price and quite good too. Also recommended sometimes in NRWZD. But Aqualabel is not sold in Singapore. Only in Japan... Currently, I am using facial wash, and sunblock lotion from Aqualabel.
For makeup, Majolica provides reasonable price and wide range too. Their colours are very nice and I love their eyeshadow palettes. Always matched readily for that perfect shades. But for foundation, I am still using Anna Sui coz so far after trying Lancome, Majolica, I think they still have the lightest texture (of course nice packaging too).
You very "on" to work until the very last day. For me, I don't think I can... And I don't have to have contractions/waterbag burst while in office. Very scary for me. Rather the show begins when I am at home.
Luca,
I would say Kose products are overall not bad. In Japan, those products sold in pharmacy (开架式)under Shiseido, Kose are of good quality. I normally used these products rather than counters ones coz cheaper. Kose masks is also good and very rich with lots of essence. Some are sold in Sasa. Price around S$16 (for pack of 5). For skincare, I recommends Aqualabel (under Shiseido). Reasonable price and quite good too. Also recommended sometimes in NRWZD. But Aqualabel is not sold in Singapore. Only in Japan... Currently, I am using facial wash, and sunblock lotion from Aqualabel.
For makeup, Majolica provides reasonable price and wide range too. Their colours are very nice and I love their eyeshadow palettes. Always matched readily for that perfect shades. But for foundation, I am still using Anna Sui coz so far after trying Lancome, Majolica, I think they still have the lightest texture (of course nice packaging too).
blessedbaby
New Member
Mylvera: thats not good. ;-( No fair if they count like that.
Mandy,
No prob! When are you planning to visit bird park?
HL = Hospital leave
Luca,
My car had lots of small cockroaches, cos my son left lots of biscuit debris. I bought those cockroaches trapping thingy, esp form small cockroaches from NTUC, it worked! Cockroaches are known to appear at night time what, they are active in the dark.
blessedbaby,
Haven't tried. I am using Cetaphil brand (or something like that?) now cos it's recommended for eczema since its fragance-free. I thought of trying California Baby product cos this is always have BP and thus cheaper.
No prob! When are you planning to visit bird park?
HL = Hospital leave
Luca,
My car had lots of small cockroaches, cos my son left lots of biscuit debris. I bought those cockroaches trapping thingy, esp form small cockroaches from NTUC, it worked! Cockroaches are known to appear at night time what, they are active in the dark.
blessedbaby,
Haven't tried. I am using Cetaphil brand (or something like that?) now cos it's recommended for eczema since its fragance-free. I thought of trying California Baby product cos this is always have BP and thus cheaper.
Mylvera,
I can understand all this chao kuan....need some TLC from fellow mommies..
Currently, i am 2 mths pregnant liao but i was inform that i was retrenched on last friday. However, this stupid coy still expect me to serve notice till end of aug..
I have heard there will another round of retrenchment this come Dec. Y can they keep me till then, so i can claim full of my maternity leave....sibei unfair....
I can understand all this chao kuan....need some TLC from fellow mommies..
Currently, i am 2 mths pregnant liao but i was inform that i was retrenched on last friday. However, this stupid coy still expect me to serve notice till end of aug..
I have heard there will another round of retrenchment this come Dec. Y can they keep me till then, so i can claim full of my maternity leave....sibei unfair....
krystle,
aiyo, y the products u r using are not sold in spore, then how u buy them?
u sound like another MU expert hehe
Kam,
haha issit? i didnt know abt that. So far it only appears in the living room, kitchen n cabinets, not the bedroom. Is there any place that they wun go? Tks, i will try the trap, hopefully it works man. I better try to find the source also, its giving me a headache oredy. eeks!
kellie,
congrats! sorry to hear that u r retrenched.
aiyo, y the products u r using are not sold in spore, then how u buy them?
u sound like another MU expert hehe
Kam,
haha issit? i didnt know abt that. So far it only appears in the living room, kitchen n cabinets, not the bedroom. Is there any place that they wun go? Tks, i will try the trap, hopefully it works man. I better try to find the source also, its giving me a headache oredy. eeks!
kellie,
congrats! sorry to hear that u r retrenched.
blessedbaby
New Member
Kam: QV cream is also recommended for eczema. The price is not on high side. You can have look at it at Guardian/ Watson stores.
jess__thomas
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kellie
sorry to hear tat u r retrenched. ur coy quite stupid hor. normally retrenched they will stop all the work immediately cos scared the ppl will purposely do something to the systems or work. but ur company so giam siap until dun wana pay tat 1 month notice...
anyway, no choice also. just take it positively. good chance to bond with ur #1 b4 the arrival of ur #2?
sorry to hear tat u r retrenched. ur coy quite stupid hor. normally retrenched they will stop all the work immediately cos scared the ppl will purposely do something to the systems or work. but ur company so giam siap until dun wana pay tat 1 month notice...
anyway, no choice also. just take it positively. good chance to bond with ur #1 b4 the arrival of ur #2?
enemum,
I'm the one who went Genting. Just got back last night that's why MIA for a few days. We took AirAsia to LCCT (KL budget terminal) and took a chartered van (cos there's 8 of us) up to Genting. It's much faster than taking a coach from spore. Flight is about 50 mins and the drive up was about 1hr 30mins.
My boy had a great time playing with his cousins and we enjoyed the cool weather. It was so foggy for the 3 days we were there, temperature was about 20-23 degrees. Shiok! Lots of activties for kids and adults too.
I'm the one who went Genting. Just got back last night that's why MIA for a few days. We took AirAsia to LCCT (KL budget terminal) and took a chartered van (cos there's 8 of us) up to Genting. It's much faster than taking a coach from spore. Flight is about 50 mins and the drive up was about 1hr 30mins.
My boy had a great time playing with his cousins and we enjoyed the cool weather. It was so foggy for the 3 days we were there, temperature was about 20-23 degrees. Shiok! Lots of activties for kids and adults too.
kellie,
Congrates! And so sorry to hear about the retrenchment. Huh, retrench still need to serve notice one meh??? You plan to be SAHM? If not, can find another job, then still can enjoy the maternity benefits?
Luca,
They go EVERYWHERE! So treat it fast! When nobody is at home, can use the insect spray also? I forgot which brand I bought, just simply grabbed from NTUC.
Blessedbaby,
Yes, I read the QV brand is good for eczema too. I was deciding between QV and the Cetaphil one at Watsons that day. Finally bought the latter cos it sounds better, to me
Congrates! And so sorry to hear about the retrenchment. Huh, retrench still need to serve notice one meh??? You plan to be SAHM? If not, can find another job, then still can enjoy the maternity benefits?
Luca,
They go EVERYWHERE! So treat it fast! When nobody is at home, can use the insect spray also? I forgot which brand I bought, just simply grabbed from NTUC.
Blessedbaby,
Yes, I read the QV brand is good for eczema too. I was deciding between QV and the Cetaphil one at Watsons that day. Finally bought the latter cos it sounds better, to me
this coy siao one...they still expect me to hand over my work to my colleague....who will bother to take over my work or maybe will i care a hoot on this...
anyway i already request my Gynae to give HL till end of this month....so i bo chuap so much liao....just take my August pay and run...my manager still fakely said will try to fight for my maternity but i dun think so lor...
anyway i already request my Gynae to give HL till end of this month....so i bo chuap so much liao....just take my August pay and run...my manager still fakely said will try to fight for my maternity but i dun think so lor...
kitsune, hmmm maybe I dont often stay long in terms of duration at TMC for #2, so far the parking charges reasonable for me, max is about $4? I experienced more ex ones at GE and ME for shorter durations le.
icy, izzit I too lazy to check, but supposedly the bill today they never charge us for wireless le, unless we already paid? But my #2 bill is cheaper than my #1 bills. So still feel all right.
Verene, Yvonne, Blackbatz, Mylife, krystle, Mom2nat,shannonbaby, blessed baby, QQ, mylvera, aqua thanks!!!!!
Mylife, you never say I also never realised, just chose this name becoz the meaning is "faith, truth". Matches her chinese name.
Krystle, ya this delivery consider quite smooth. A few hours later, I already up and walking about the ward already and jalan jalan outside. The nurse encourage me to walk more, will heal faster. But now feeling better, go home CL ask me to walk less and climb less. So I listen lo. But I can sit squarely on my bottom so feels good
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Tong tong, no la, not cannot eat, but just hubbie not around to go eat with me, plus last time we use to eat very often, but with my #1 now, we seldom eat, since will eat long long, coz we drink tea and chit chat ma. So now before delivery we went eat lo. I never sleep le, I watch TV lo. Then talk to my hubbie, hahaha, until I think he wanna sleep then I keep talking, he ask me to try sleep in case I tired and then no strength to push.
icy, izzit I too lazy to check, but supposedly the bill today they never charge us for wireless le, unless we already paid? But my #2 bill is cheaper than my #1 bills. So still feel all right.
Verene, Yvonne, Blackbatz, Mylife, krystle, Mom2nat,shannonbaby, blessed baby, QQ, mylvera, aqua thanks!!!!!
Mylife, you never say I also never realised, just chose this name becoz the meaning is "faith, truth". Matches her chinese name.
Krystle, ya this delivery consider quite smooth. A few hours later, I already up and walking about the ward already and jalan jalan outside. The nurse encourage me to walk more, will heal faster. But now feeling better, go home CL ask me to walk less and climb less. So I listen lo. But I can sit squarely on my bottom so feels good
Tong tong, no la, not cannot eat, but just hubbie not around to go eat with me, plus last time we use to eat very often, but with my #1 now, we seldom eat, since will eat long long, coz we drink tea and chit chat ma. So now before delivery we went eat lo. I never sleep le, I watch TV lo. Then talk to my hubbie, hahaha, until I think he wanna sleep then I keep talking, he ask me to try sleep in case I tired and then no strength to push.
Hi Kam,
Dun mind to be a SAHM at for the next one year or so. But i am just pissed with this siao coy for letting me go so early that make me miss my maternity package...
They do compensate the standard one year one mth. But i only work here for 3 years....so how much is the package only....
My package maybe cant even cover the one mth rental of my JAPANESE GM....stupid ass....
said cut cost, cut their housing package and their allowance...still want to stay at Robertson Quay!!!
Dun mind to be a SAHM at for the next one year or so. But i am just pissed with this siao coy for letting me go so early that make me miss my maternity package...
They do compensate the standard one year one mth. But i only work here for 3 years....so how much is the package only....
My package maybe cant even cover the one mth rental of my JAPANESE GM....stupid ass....
said cut cost, cut their housing package and their allowance...still want to stay at Robertson Quay!!!
kitsune_sg
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Yvonne, nope, her playgroup is from Adroit Education. http://www.adroitedu.com.sg/playgroup.htm Not one of the branded ones but it's opposite to my block, so very convenient? 2 hrs, I can come home, have breakfast, check internet, read newspapers, wash her clothes, hang the clothes then go down and pick her up.
Angelsky, my appt usually around 4+ - 5+pm cos that's the earliest that hubby can make it. Usually leave around 6+pm cos got to wait to see Dr Joycelyn Wong. Even though we don't tip the valet, the cheapest parking charges we kenna was already $8+ liao.
Kellie, is it because they know you are pregnant? My friend's company also downsizing, a few rounds of retrenchment liao. She die die don't confirm that she's pregnant even though tummy showing liao. If any colleagues ask, she'll ask them why you think I'm fat is it? She only announced after past 3 months and she got her new contract so that the company must pay for her ML if they retrench her.
Angelsky, my appt usually around 4+ - 5+pm cos that's the earliest that hubby can make it. Usually leave around 6+pm cos got to wait to see Dr Joycelyn Wong. Even though we don't tip the valet, the cheapest parking charges we kenna was already $8+ liao.
Kellie, is it because they know you are pregnant? My friend's company also downsizing, a few rounds of retrenchment liao. She die die don't confirm that she's pregnant even though tummy showing liao. If any colleagues ask, she'll ask them why you think I'm fat is it? She only announced after past 3 months and she got her new contract so that the company must pay for her ML if they retrench her.
Luca,
I am not an expert in makeup. In fact, I don't makeup daily coz I think it is harmful for my skin (combination skin). But I really like Jap skincare/cosmetics. Normally I will buy through my own bulk purchases or when I travel to Jpn (I go every year). Then in this year, hubby went biz trip for 3x to Tokyo so asked him to buy and stock up for me. Yak Yak Yak
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Kellie,
Congrats on your pregnancy. I think the co has to compensate your maternity leave in this case of retrenchment (as long as you have worked more than 3 mths in that co). So the co should pay you back 4mth x your pay. It is a hefty sum. You should check with MOM and get that money!!!
I am not an expert in makeup. In fact, I don't makeup daily coz I think it is harmful for my skin (combination skin). But I really like Jap skincare/cosmetics. Normally I will buy through my own bulk purchases or when I travel to Jpn (I go every year). Then in this year, hubby went biz trip for 3x to Tokyo so asked him to buy and stock up for me. Yak Yak Yak
Kellie,
Congrats on your pregnancy. I think the co has to compensate your maternity leave in this case of retrenchment (as long as you have worked more than 3 mths in that co). So the co should pay you back 4mth x your pay. It is a hefty sum. You should check with MOM and get that money!!!
hi krystle,
like what mylvera mentioned, only pregnant 6 mths and above then got maternity compensation.
just some knowleage, u must work more then 3 years in the coy, then u entitle the retrenchment benefit one...otherwise it all base on goodwill from the company....stupid law....
like what mylvera mentioned, only pregnant 6 mths and above then got maternity compensation.
just some knowleage, u must work more then 3 years in the coy, then u entitle the retrenchment benefit one...otherwise it all base on goodwill from the company....stupid law....
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Kam, they park for us at basement carpark sometimes too. I think maybe we pass 6pm so always kenna double charge bah cos dr Wong's last appt is 530pm. Hiaz!
Kellie, yup I told hubby that before but he's always rushing from work and we are always late for appt so no time to park at HDB carpark lor.
Kellie, yup I told hubby that before but he's always rushing from work and we are always late for appt so no time to park at HDB carpark lor.
Luca,
Not making you jealous lah. Just to let you know what I am using now. Coz if buy locally through dept counters, all very expensive. Then those brands which Watson/Guardian carry off-shelf are not very good for me (Biore, Loreal, Maybelline etc)...
How I know it is good.. By watching NRWZD sometimes. Then mostly is trial and error. Just buy 1 tube/bottle and try loh. So far so good lah. Then also recommends my mum and SIL to use. No problem so far too.
Kellie,
Compensation for 6mths preggie only?? I thought as long as you worked more than 3 mths then can get compensation...
Not making you jealous lah. Just to let you know what I am using now. Coz if buy locally through dept counters, all very expensive. Then those brands which Watson/Guardian carry off-shelf are not very good for me (Biore, Loreal, Maybelline etc)...
How I know it is good.. By watching NRWZD sometimes. Then mostly is trial and error. Just buy 1 tube/bottle and try loh. So far so good lah. Then also recommends my mum and SIL to use. No problem so far too.
Kellie,
Compensation for 6mths preggie only?? I thought as long as you worked more than 3 mths then can get compensation...
Kellie,
Extracted from this link http://www.thinkcentre.org/article.cfm?ArticleID=2772
"They can appeal during <font color="ff0000">any stage of their pregnancy</font> if they are unfairly retrenched," said Mr Koh.
"It also expressed its disapproval of discrimination against pregnant employees."
Extracted from this link http://www.thinkcentre.org/article.cfm?ArticleID=2772
"They can appeal during <font color="ff0000">any stage of their pregnancy</font> if they are unfairly retrenched," said Mr Koh.
"It also expressed its disapproval of discrimination against pregnant employees."
vereneting
Active Member
krystle,
the other time u mentioned that you are a contract staff right? ur coy so good to re-contract even you are preggie...
Kellie,
I understand your woes, I was retrenched last yr too.
the other time u mentioned that you are a contract staff right? ur coy so good to re-contract even you are preggie...
Kellie,
I understand your woes, I was retrenched last yr too.
Blackbatz,
I stopped BP for Jap makeup for a while due to my pregnancy. Find that unpacking and packing the orders are too stressing on my current condition. I remembered you also bought some items from me before. But I will start BP once after my confinement. Coz I still enjoys such BP and would like to share good stuff with others. Somemore, my Jap supplier and I are on very close terms.
Verene,
You have good memory. Yes, I am still a contract staff and just signed my 3rd year contract in Jun. I have to say that my coy is really very good to me. My hubby always said I am so lucky to get into this coy. I admit it. During #1, I thought they will terminate my contract immediately but no, they did not. In fact, the coy paid for 75% of my pre + postnatal expenses and $2.5K for my delivery. So this time, I thought they will not renew my contract since I am preggie again for 2 consecutive years. Ended up, they re-contracted and even get a temp staff to cover my job. So I am grateful in a sense.
I stopped BP for Jap makeup for a while due to my pregnancy. Find that unpacking and packing the orders are too stressing on my current condition. I remembered you also bought some items from me before. But I will start BP once after my confinement. Coz I still enjoys such BP and would like to share good stuff with others. Somemore, my Jap supplier and I are on very close terms.
Verene,
You have good memory. Yes, I am still a contract staff and just signed my 3rd year contract in Jun. I have to say that my coy is really very good to me. My hubby always said I am so lucky to get into this coy. I admit it. During #1, I thought they will terminate my contract immediately but no, they did not. In fact, the coy paid for 75% of my pre + postnatal expenses and $2.5K for my delivery. So this time, I thought they will not renew my contract since I am preggie again for 2 consecutive years. Ended up, they re-contracted and even get a temp staff to cover my job. So I am grateful in a sense.